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Housing summit 2026 to tackle LTS delays, rising costs in Central Visayas
by Ehda M. Dagooc - September 1, 2026 - 12:00am
Property developers in Central Visayas are pressing ahead with plans to sustain housing production even as delays in the release of licenses to sell (LTS) have slowed new project launches, adding to pressure from...
Credit perception in Phl hits record high as digital bank adoption rises
by Ehda M. Dagooc - August 29, 2026 - 12:00am
Filipinos are becoming more comfortable with formal credit and digital banking even as inflation and rising living costs weigh on their financial outlook, pointing to a gradual shift in borrowing behavior toward...
Women-led MSMEs need stronger links to scale up
by Ehda M. Dagooc - August 29, 2026 - 12:00am
Women-led micro, small and medium enterprises need stronger links to buyers and corporate supply chains if they are to move beyond small-scale operations and compete in larger markets, business leaders said.
Credit perception in Phl hits record high as digital bank adoption rises
by Ehda M. Dagooc - August 29, 2026 - 12:00am
Filipinos are becoming more comfortable with formal credit and digital banking even as inflation and rising living costs weigh on their financial outlook, pointing to a gradual shift in borrowing behavior toward...
Women-led MSMEs need stronger links to scale up
by Ehda M. Dagooc - August 29, 2026 - 12:00am
 Women-led micro, small and medium enterprises need stronger links to buyers and corporate supply chains if they are to move beyond small-scale operations and compete in larger markets, business leaders sa...
Philippines hotel market recovers in H1 on stronger arrivals
by Ehda M. Dagooc - August 28, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippine hotel market continued its recovery in the first half of 2026 as stronger international arrivals, domestic tourism and business travel supported demand, according to Colliers.
Cebu seeks to revive manufacturing investments
by Ehda M. Dagooc - August 28, 2026 - 12:00am
Cebu is seeking to revive manufacturing investments and diversify its economy despite power-supply constraints, with the province turning to alternative energy sources to address shortages and improve its appeal...
Cisco, MCWD deploy sensors to detect real-time water leaks
by Ehda M. Dagooc - August 27, 2026 - 12:00am
Cisco and the Metropolitan Cebu Water District are targeting a 15 percent reduction in water losses across Metro Cebu, using smart sensors and real-time data to detect leaks, pressure problems and other inefficiencies...
Cebu business leaders urged to look beyond Philippines market
by Ehda M. Dagooc - August 27, 2026 - 12:00am
Cebu business leaders are being urged to look beyond the domestic market as slower economic growth, weaker investment, and continued global uncertainty reshape competition across East Asia.
Cebu office tower taps retail power to manage costs
by Ehda M. Dagooc - August 26, 2026 - 12:00am
JDC One Acacia Corp., operator of JEG Tower in Cebu City, has secured a fixed electricity rate for two years under the country’s retail power market, giving the commercial building more certainty over one of...
Asia-Pacific firms ramp up AI investments
by Ehda M. Dagooc - August 26, 2026 - 12:00am
Asia-Pacific companies are stepping up artificial intelligence (AI) investments as executives face pressure to turn rapidly expanding AI adoption into measurable business gains within the next year.
Cebu strengthens fiber-neutral  infra in vertical developments
by Ehda M. Dagooc - August 25, 2026 - 12:00am
Cebu’s push to strengthen its digital infrastructure is gaining momentum as technology firms expand fiber-optic connectivity in vertical developments, seeking to meet rising demand from businesses and households...
Economist sees 25-bps rate hike amid supply-side risks
by Ehda M. Dagooc - August 25, 2026 - 12:00am
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)  is likely to raise its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points as mounting supply-side risks threaten to keep inflation elevated, according to BPI Lead Economist Emilio...
Palawan targets domestic growth with tourism trade expo in Cebu
by Ehda M. Dagooc - August 24, 2026 - 12:00am
The provincial government of Palawan is taking its tourism campaign to Cebu in a bid to tap the Visayas’ growing travel market, bringing its flagship tourism trade expo outside Metro Manila for the first time...
Measuring digital adoption
by Ehda M. Dagooc - August 22, 2026 - 12:00am
Beyond training, Grab and ITC will track whether digital adoption translates into changes in business performance.
Bohol ramps up investments in tourism infrastructure
by Ehda M. Dagooc - August 22, 2026 - 12:00am
Bohol is stepping up investments in tourism infrastructure and visitor safety as Panglao seeks to reinforce its position as one of the Philippines’ leading beach and dive destinations.
Fuel firm rebrands 5 acquired stations in NegOr
by Ehda M. Dagooc - August 21, 2026 - 12:00am
Publicly-listed Top Line Business Development Corp. is expanding its retail fuel footprint beyond Cebu, completing the renovation and rebranding of five acquired stations in Negros Oriental under its Light Fuels...
Cebu’s power problem shifts from generation to grid capacity
by Ehda M. Dagooc - August 21, 2026 - 12:00am
Cebu’s power problem is no longer only about adding generation.
Stakeholders push MICE incentives
by Ehda M. Dagooc - August 21, 2026 - 12:00am
Cebu’s hospitality industry is urging the government to treat tourism as a strategic economic priority and establish subsidy and incentive programs that could help the province compete with neighboring destinations...
CLI to launch 11 projects worth P25 billion in second half
by Ehda M. Dagooc - August 20, 2026 - 12:00am
Cebu Landmasters Inc. is preparing to bring 11 residential projects with more than 5,600 units and an estimated P25 billion in sales value to market in the second half, after regulatory requirements delayed...
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